Benny's True Colors


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Discover the joy of being your true self in this uplifting and empowering picture book about Benny, who looks like a bat but knows that he really is a butterfly. Benny may look like a bat, but Benny doesn’t like flying at night, or eating bugs, or hanging upside down. Benny does like sunshine and fluttering and colorful wings. On the inside, Benny knows he is a butterfly! “I want my outside to match who I am inside!” With the help of some butterfly friends in the garden, Benny makes a happy change. And his friends and his Momma all love him just the same. Writer Norene Paulson and illustrator Anne Passchier's Benny’s True Colors is a transformative story about knowing your true self, and the joy of letting the world know you, too. An Imprint Book




Benny's Bright Discovery


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Benny's Bright Discovery: Embracing Your True Colors is a heartwarming children's book that takes young readers on an enchanting journey of self-discovery and acceptance. Meet Benny, a grumpy dung beetle who always seems to be in a bad mood. Everything changes when Benny meets a wise and friendly ladybug named Lulu. With her gentle guidance, Benny begins to explore his feelings and realizes that he's been afraid to ask for help. Lulu helps Benny see that his grumpiness is a shield, hiding his true emotions and potential. Through Lulu he makes a startling discovery-he isn't a dung beetle at all! Benny is actually a beetle of a different color, meant to shine brightly and spread joy. This revelation transforms Benny's life, as he learns to accept his true identity and purpose. Through vibrant illustrations and a touching narrative, Benny's Bright Discovery: Embracing Your True Colors teaches children the importance of self-acceptance, the power of asking for help, and the joy that comes from embracing who you truly are. Join Benny on his journey from grumpiness to happiness, and inspire your little ones to shine in their own unique way. Perfect for bedtime stories and classroom reading, this book is a delightful addition to any child's library. Watch as Benny's tale unfolds, bringing smiles and valuable life lessons to readers of all ages.




What's Silly Hair Day with No Hair?


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With no hair, Bea has to find a creative way to be part of silly hair day. Bea has alopecia areata—that means she doesn't have any hair. So when it's time for silly hair day at school, Bea doesn't know what to do. Her best friend, Shaleah, is determined to help. With silly hair day fast approaching, they're focused on finding a way for everyone to take part.




Benny and Penny in Just Pretend


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Benny wants to play pirates without his little sister Penny, and so he tries to get rid of her, but when Penny really disappears, Benny is worried.




A Book for Benny


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It's raining. No problem, because Sam is enjoying her book. Her little dog Benny doesn't like reading. It wants to play. Sam tries to persuade Benny reading is fun. Would he like to have a different book perhaps? They go to the library together to find the right book for Benny. A funny and touching picture book about a little girl and her doggy, and about the joy of reading.




True Colors


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Turning Red meets The Giver in this novel about a town where everyone agrees to think positively—but one girl, whose emotions manifest as colors, can’t hide her true feelings. In Serenity, Minnesota, everyone looks on the bright side, and that’s on purpose: to live in this town, people have to agree to talk positively and only focus on the good things in life. For twelve-year-old Mackenzie Werner, who has the rare gift of her emotions showing up as a colorful haze around her body, this town seems like the perfect place; she’ll never face the embarrassment of a grumbly grapefruit smog if everyone and everything is set up to be happy. But when a documentary maker comes to town and starts asking questions, Mackenzie, overwhelmed with emotion, can’t hold her haze back—and it explodes onto the whole town. Now everyone has their own haze, revealing their real feelings. As Mackenzie learns that emotions go beyond surface level, the whole town must reckon with what it means now that these true colors are on display.




True Colors


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An illustrated presentation of the 1986 song in which a child who is lonely and discouraged discovers the love that surrounds and shines through us all.




The Songbook of Benny Lament


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A piano man in 1960s New York keeps to himself and away from his father's mob ties until his hit collaboration with Esther Mine thrusts him into a national spotlight that also stirs up issues with his father's associates.




The Book of Unknown Americans


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A stunning novel of hopes and dreams, guilt and love—a book that offers a resonant new definition of what it means to be American and "illuminates the lives behind the current debates about Latino immigration" (The New York Times Book Review). When fifteen-year-old Maribel Rivera sustains a terrible injury, the Riveras leave behind a comfortable life in Mexico and risk everything to come to the United States so that Maribel can have the care she needs. Once they arrive, it’s not long before Maribel attracts the attention of Mayor Toro, the son of one of their new neighbors, who sees a kindred spirit in this beautiful, damaged outsider. Their love story sets in motion events that will have profound repercussions for everyone involved. Here Henríquez seamlessly interweaves the story of these star-crossed lovers, and of the Rivera and Toro families, with the testimonials of men and women who have come to the United States from all over Latin America.




True Colors


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